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Best Defensive Stocks to Buy Now
Investors are concerned about tariffs, inflation, interest rates and economic growth. The best defensive stocks can protect your portfolio against these risks.
By Mark R. Hake, CFA
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Emergency Funds Can Reduce Stress
savings Your savings can bail you out of a situation you may not think of as an emergency.
By Miriam Cross
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CPI Report Puts the Kibosh on Rate Cuts: What the Experts Are Saying About Inflation
CPI Consumer price inflation reared its ugly head to start the year, dashing hopes for the Fed to lower borrowing costs anytime soon.
By Dan Burrows
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What Is APR?
Even for those who pay off their credit card balances every month, knowing your APR is a good credit habit.
By Rivan V. Stinson
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How to Benefit from Rising Interest Rates
Financial Planning Savers will get the best rates from top-yielding savings and money market deposit accounts at online banks.
By Rivan V. Stinson
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Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged: What the Experts Are Saying
Federal Reserve As widely expected, the Federal Open Market Committee took a 'wait-and-see' approach toward borrowing costs.
By Dan Burrows
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CPI Report Keeps the Fed on Track: What the Experts Are Saying About Inflation
CPI Disinflation in key areas of consumer prices should help the Federal Reserve stick to its policy path of gradual cuts to interest rates.
By Dan Burrows
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Blowout December Jobs Report Puts Rate Cuts on Ice: What the Experts Are Saying
Jobs Report The strongest surge in hiring since March keeps the Fed on hold for now.
By Dan Burrows
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Fed Sees Fewer Rate Cuts in 2025: What the Experts Are Saying
Federal Reserve The Federal Reserve cut interest rates as expected, but the future path of borrowing costs became more opaque.
By Dan Burrows
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